2012 250 SHO any concerns with these?

[JoePA]

Looking to purchase a 2012 250SHO with about 350hrs. Any issues with this year engines? I remember there being a main bearing issue or something like that but not sure what year/s it affected. any input on this engine would be greatly appreciated.

[KB1953]

Does it have the original power head? Yamaha sent out letters to owners on earlier models that they would replace power head for free within a certain time frame. You might inquire within too make sure . They had problems with the throw out bearing.

[JoePA]

Does it have the original power head? Yamaha sent out letters to owners on earlier models that they would replace power head for free within a certain time frame. You might inquire within too make sure . They had problems with the throw out bearing.

Thats what I've been digging up. Anyway I can tell if the powerhead was replaced? Is there a particular part number stamped on a freeze plug possibly?

[KB1953]

When you have the motor checked out by a dealer, there should be computer print out of all service on motor, I believe.

[KB1953]

Also call Yamaha and give them your motor number as well.

[newbugman]

My SHO 250 was a 2010 with early 2012 power head replace and with around 380 hrs. it broke and yamaha did not replace. The problem is thurst bearing failure. Metal in oil and a lot of play in crankshaft up and down.

[JoePA]

Is it me or is the failure rate on the early 250 SHO so high that I should run away from this engine like its an early FICHT engine...OR.....its just a few out of the thousands sold and we are just seeing the bad?

[bigL]

I have personal experience with two 2011-12 250 HP SHO's (one I owned and one of a good friend). Zero issues with either. Both over 400 hours.

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